Oakland Mayor Dedicates Day To Mistah F.A.B.,
(AllHipHop News) One of the Bay areas most celebrated and beloved Hip Hop artist will now have his own day to commemorate his legacy. Oakland mayor Jean Quan declared February 8th “Stanley Cox aka Mistah F.A.B. Day”.
F.A.B. hails from North Oakland and hosts a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway on 45th and Market Street. He also will be hosting his 4th Annual “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” Luncheon on Valentine’s Day for victims of domestic abuse. F.A.B. spoke on his charitable ways:
It is such a huge honor for me to be recognized by the Mayor! I’m so proud to be from Oakland and I think it’s important for those of us who have been successful to come back and help to uplift the community. Giving back is part of what defines us as a community and I am proud of the example that I and my team continue to set in terms of our charitable endeavors and advocacy for social change within our city.
F.A.B. released the Hella Rachet mixtape and Da Bac Of Da Bus Rydah album last year.
Stuey Rock Ft. Juicy J “Dance” [P###. By Dun Deal]
Onyx Ft. Dope D.O.D. “#WakeDaFucUp”
Five Michael Jackson Fans Win $1. 36 In “Emotional Distress” Case Against Conrad Murray
(AllHipHop News) The law finally gave Michael Jackson’s former physician Conrad Murray what he deserves…in a way. Five of the 34 European Michael Jackson fans to sue Murray received one Euro for “emotional distress” they suffered due to Michael Jackson’s death.
Murray was released last October after serving two of his four year sentence in the involuntary manslaughter case involving Michael Jackson’s death. A judge in Orleans, France declared that five Michael Jackson fans had sufficient medical reports and witness testimonials to prove they suffered emotional distress due to Murray’s actions. All five claimants were members of a French-based Michael Jackson Community fan club
While the monetary reward for each claimant may only be one Euro ($1.36), the legal precedent this sets in the music industry could prove to be monumental. According to the fans’ lawyer Emmanuel Ludot comments to AFP News, this ruling is a first:
As far as I know this is the first time in the world that the notion of emotional damage in connection with a pop star has been recognized.
The five claimants are not pursing to claim the $1.36 from Murray but instead want to be able to visit Michael Jackson’s private grave site in Los Angeles.
OJ Da Juiceman Ft. Gucci Mane “Kick Door”
Shy Glizzy Ft. Young Scooter “Medellin”
Scott King Ft. Bobby V “Got You Covered” Produced By Bryan Michael Cox
#FreshHeat: Chox-Mak & Henny Tha Brain “In Yo Face” (P### by Dr. G)
TroubleSum [#BGA] “Pound Cake Freestyle”
Scotty [#BGA] Ft. Rich The Kid “Bad Boy 97”
Cam’ron Debuts Dipset Cape Line At Mark McNairy’s Fashion Show (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) What was once merely words and Instagram pictures have now manifested in full Dipset glory. Cam’ron debuted his latest business venture with Dame Dash with his Dipset capes on the runway at Mark McNairy’s fashion show yesterday (February 11th).
The capes bear the “Dipset USA” logo, however are not yet available at the Dipset USA online store. Last year, Pusha T walked Mark McNairy’s runway at his New York Fashion Week show that Cam’ron attended.
Check out Cam’ron debuting his line of Dipset capes on the runway below:
Unreleased Wu Tang Clan Video “Y’all Been Warned” From 2001(VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Wu Tang Clan fans unite. Sugar Factory Films has liberated an unreleased video of the song “Y’all Been Warned” from the Wu Tang Clan’s fourth album Iron Flag.
Over 12 years after only music video from Iron Flag was released (“Uzi (Pinky Ring) ), the album’s seventh track’s music video is liberated.
Iron Flag marked the least contributions from two of its founding members, Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Ghostface Killah, the latter who released his solo album Bulletproof Wallets the month prior to Iron Flag. This was the final Wu Tang Clan album for seven years.
Check out the unreleased video for Wu Tang Clan’s “Y’all Been Warned” from 2001:
The Rza Stars with Paul Walker (RIP) in ‘Brick Mansions’
Jimmy Henchman Murder Trial Begins With Prosecutors Tying In 50 Cent/Game Beef
(AllHipHop News) James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond’s trial for the 2009 killing of Lowell “Lodi Mack” Fletcher began this week, and the prosecution in the case is attempting to paint Henchman as the murderous leader of a criminal enterprise who lived a double life as an artist manager.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond Sentenced To Life; Official Statement]
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“In the public eye and on the surface, Rosemond was known as an executive in the music industry,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Samson Enzer during opening statements. “But beneath the surface, Rosemond was known as a ruthless criminal who ran his rap business like a street gang.”
According to the state, Henchman paid Derrick Grant and Rodney Johnson $30,000 worth of cocaine to kill Fletcher. Prosecutors claim the G-Unit associate’s death was linked to an ongoing beef between “The Rosemond Organization” and 50 Cent’s rap crew over Henchman’s relationship with ex-G-Unit member The Game.
Enzer stated that the Fletcher hit was just one example of violent encounters aimed at G-Unit that involved Henchman. He cited previous incidents including a shooting outside the Hot 97 radio station in 2005. The attorney alleged the last straw for Rosemond was when his son was supposedly attacked by G-Unit’s Tony Yayo.
“Rosemond decided that for slapping his son, a member of G-Unit had to die,” said Enzer.
Members of Rosemond’s organization are scheduled to testify against him in court. His attorney, J. Bruce Maffeo, attempted to convince the jury to disregard the testimony of the ex-gang members.
“[These witnesses] are facing sentences that will literally keep them in prison for the rest of their natural lives,” said Maffeo. “These are individuals who have committed… every crime conceivable to any of us.”
[ALSO READ: Reported Source Claims Jimmy Henchman Was Actually Behind Bogus 2PAC/Bad Boy Shooting Article]
Suge Knight Accused Of Attacking Man At Marijuana Shop (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Suge Knight is back in the news once again. This time for allegedly attacking an employee at a weed store. TMX obtained footage reportedly of the former Death Row CEO hitting a man outside a Los Angeles weed shop on Sunday.
[ALSO READ: Dr Dre Suing Death Row Records For $3 Million]
According to the site, Knight was asked to leave the pot dispensary because he did not have a medical marijuana card. The victim also claims Knight threatened to kill him.
Law enforcement is now apparently investigating Knight for felony criminal threats. Sources in his camp say the Suge denies telling the man, “I will kill you.”
Knight is already facing legal issues over multiple cases dealing with him driving with a suspended license.
[ALSO READ: Arrest Warrant Issued For Suge Knight Again]
Watch the surveillance video of the incident below.
Nas Based TV Show In The Works By XBox Entertainment
(AllHipHop News) The celebration of the 20 year run in entertainment by Nas may be getting even bigger. The Hip Hop legend’s life is reportedly the basis for a brand new show called Street Dreams in development by XBox Entertainment Studios.
[ALSO READ: Nas & DJ Premier To Perform “Illmatic” In Its Entirety At BUKU Music + Art Project]
Deadline reports Street Dreams will be set in the Queensbridge housing projects where Nas was raised. The half-hour program takes place in the 1990’s and covers the “music, family, and the trials and tribulations of the rap game.”
Nas is said to be taking part in the writing and music for the series. Jonathan Levine (The Wackness, How To Make It In America) is on to write and direct.
Xbox is also developing an original live action Halo series. The show is being produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg. The company has yet to release a project.
[ALSO READ: Nas Releases 20th Anniversary Remix Version Of “It Ain’t Hard To Tell”]
Watch Nas’ video for “Street Dreams” below.
Talib Kweli To Release Physical Copies Of “Gravitas” With Exclusive Interactive Experience
(AllHipHop News) Hip Hop veteran Talib Kweli’s cut out the “middle man” for the digital release of his 6th album Gravitas last year by offering it directly to the people on his site Kweliclub.com. The Brooklyn emcee is now providing listeners the opportunity to purchase CD and blue vinyl copies of the LP as well.
[ALSO READ: Talib Kweli’s New Album “Gravitas” Now Available For Streaming]
“One of my favorite things about today’s Hip Hop is the honesty,” states Kweli. “Today’s most popular rappers aren’t always politically correct or deep, but the best are unflinchingly honest. While my story may be documented, I have never truly told my story through music. My true fans have heard bits and pieces through the years, but Gravitas sums up my experience until now.”
Kweli is expanding buying Gravitas into an interactive experience. People that purchase the album through Kweliclub.com will also be added to the performer’s personal address book. This will allow his fans to communicate directly with Kweli by email.
“Social media, YouTube and music streaming sites have made it where a casual listener can say they are a big fan without ever having to actually support the artist by purchasing the music,” says Kweli. “Kweliclub.com is set up for me to be able to stay in touch with my truest fans, the ones who are happy to support me with their dollars. This is a way for me to give back to them.”
Gravitas will be available for purchase on www.kweliclub.com or at online retailers and brick-and-mortar stores though Javotti Media/Fat Beats on February 18th.
[ALSO READ: AHH REVIEW: Talib Kweli “Gravitas”]
Listen to Talib Kweli’s “Violations” featuring Raekwon below.
Wiz Khalifa – Dispensary Feat. Chevy Woods & Berner
The TGOD formula is in full effect here, with a beat halfway between G-Funk and elevator music, and Wiz coming through with his signature smoked out hook-style. All three rappers deliver memorable 16s, and all three reference their weed-smoking habits heavily.
Cops Say Mazaradi Fox Killing Was Retaliation For 1998 Murder
(AllHipHop News) Police recently arrested a suspect in the killing of former G-Unit rapper Jamal “Mazaradi Fox” Green. The authorities have now released what they believe was the motive for the January shooting that ended the life of the 42-year-old Queens native and wounded three others.
[ALSO READ: Former G-Unit Rapper Mazaradi Fox Killed, 50 Cent Offers Condolences]
According to The Daily News, sources say accused shooter Jamal Scott was retaliating for the 1998 murder of his older brother. Fox allegedly ordered associates to begin shooting after an argument in July of that year. Scott’s brother Curtis was hit and killed. He was 21 at the time.
“Jamal didn’t pull the trigger. He didn’t shoot him. He just happened to be there when it happened,” the unidentified girlfriend of Fox is quoting as saying. “This is 16 years ago and you’re still harboring that?… Killing Mazaradi, that’s not going to bring your brother back.”
Scott was charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder, and felony assault.
[ALSO READ: Tony Yayo Speaks On The Death Of Former G-Unit Member Mazaradi Fox]